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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.67, 15,162.53 and 3,536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.67, 15,162.53 and 3,536.33 is: 5,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.67 : 15,162.53 = 3,536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.67/15,162.53 = 3,536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.67x = 15,162.53 × 3,536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.67x = 53,619,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,619,616.22/10,108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.32

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